Kurt Bretting

Kurt Bretting (born April 6, 1949) is a German science fiction author and translator. He is primarily known for his contributions to German-language science fiction pulp magazines and novels.

Bretting's writing career began in the 1970s, and he quickly became a prolific author in the Terra Astra and Terra Nova series, as well as various other pulp publications. His work often features space opera themes, including interstellar conflicts, advanced technologies, and explorations of alien civilizations.

In addition to his original works, Bretting has also translated numerous science fiction novels and short stories from English into German. This work has broadened the availability of international science fiction literature to German-speaking audiences.

His writing style is often characterized by fast-paced action and a focus on adventure, appealing to a wide readership within the German science fiction community. While his work is primarily associated with pulp fiction, it has contributed significantly to the genre's development and popularity in Germany.